KahuNo quick-fixes to Maori representationAbuse of Andrew Judd an unpleasant reminder of how far NZ still has to come on race relations.14 Mar 05:00 PM
Employment$600,000 gender gap revealedHuman Rights Commission puts a figure on the lifetime difference between men and women at work.07 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldBodies buried in booby-trapped sinkholeThe true horror of Islamic State's mass killings may never fully be known.02 Mar 09:08 PM
New ZealandNo need for hate crime offence in NZ - AdamsNew Zealanders who make racist attacks could soon be charged with committing a hate crime, the Police Commissioner has revealed.14 Feb 10:37 PM
Banking and financeParliament may back domestic violence leaveLabour and Act say they will back a Green Party proposal to give domestic violence victims up to 10 days' paid leave.13 Feb 05:13 AM
KahuState care abuse: Calls for inquiry growLabour, Greens, Maori Party add weight to call for inquiry into claims of abuse of children in state care.12 Feb 11:45 PM
KahuOpen letter: 'It's time to say sorry'Prominent Kiwis have banded together to demand an independent inquiry into the claims of sexual and physical abuse of children in state care.12 Feb 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Watchdogs' call should be heardAn inquiry into the abuse of children and others in state care to ensure the mistakes of the past are not being repeated would surely do no harm.12 Feb 04:00 PM
Small BusinessMP urges support for domestic violence leaveSupporters of a bill seeking to legislate for domestic violence leave are urging for it to be sent to select committee, saying victim's lives depend on it.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlumber 'wouldn't do job for Sth African'A woman has laid a complaint with the Human Rights Commission after allegedly being told by a plumbing company they wouldn't fix her pipe because she was South African.05 Feb 03:59 AM
New ZealandKiwi couple caught by Trump banA young Kiwi couple's dream to see America has been dashed - at least temporarily - by Donald Trump's ban on visitors from seven majority-Muslim nations.31 Jan 05:47 AM
New ZealandGender equality: Are we there yet?In 2015 and 2016 the Human Rights Commission received 61 complaints alleging discrimination due to one's sexual orientation.09 Jan 04:03 AM
New Zealand'I had no idea what casual racism was'The spokeswoman for Sir Peter Leitch says she has learned a thing or two in the last couple of days about casual racism.05 Jan 12:50 AM
New Zealand'They don't like us cooking curry'A newly-wed couple say they have been overlooked by Tauranga landlords more than 30 times over fears their cuisine would leave a lingering smell.04 Dec 02:25 AM
New ZealandCalls for regulation of hair industryHuman rights advocates are calling for New Zealand's million dollar hair industry to be regulated in light of a <i>Weekend Herald</i> investigation.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for inquiry into state care abuseThe Human Rights Commission has come out in support of an independent inquiry into the abuse of New Zealanders in state care, to ensure 01 Dec 09:49 AM
New ZealandAlleged anti-Semitic comments slammedThe Human Rights Commission says an Auckland man's speeches allegedly given by an Auckland man condemning Jewish people are appalling 22 Nov 03:39 AM
KahuTop Kiwi student tackled racism at HarvardA Kiwi who tackled institutional racism at Harvard Law School now wants to share his experiences in the Human Rights Commission anti-racism campaign.07 Nov 02:22 AM
New ZealandUni student: Where can I breastfeed?A PhD student at the University of Auckland is frustrated at having to fight to find an appropriate space to breastfeed her child.01 Nov 04:46 AM
New ZealandColin Craig open to a political comebackColin Craig has taken a hammering over the past week but if he is feeling the heat, he is not letting on - and is even considering a possible comeback.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily 'dismayed' over Ashley Peacock proposalHealth authorities are considering plans to move mental health patient Ashley Peacock, to the dismay of his parents.29 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandCraig jury 'the sole fact-finders'Before the jury were sent to decide if Colin Craig defamed Jordan Williams, they were told to decide if the politician was fairly responding to an attack.28 Sep 10:57 PM
EntertainmentHousewife 'bullied' by Dame SusanSloane's lawyers are claiming she was "bullied" and "defamed" by race relations commissioner Dame Susan Devoy.26 Sep 06:30 AM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Euthanasia not human rightCOMMENT: The Human Rights Commission has given what it calls the "orange light" to euthanasia. Let's not run this orange. Let's stop while we can.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCautious support for spying reformsThe Human Rights Commission has given cautious support to the Government's spying reforms.17 Aug 06:23 AM
New ZealandFamily of autistic man launch petitionThe family of an autistic man held in an isolated wing of a mental health unit have launched a petition calling for the minister of health to intervene in his case.17 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCommission joins calls for pardonsThe Human Rights Commission is joining those calling for the Government to quash convictions for gay sex.07 Jul 04:56 AM
New Zealand'Cruel, inhuman': Ashley's living situationAssociate health minister Sam Lotu-Iiga has been assured Ashley Peacock is 'being cared for in the best way possible'.17 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Dame Susan Devoy wants to save you from ChristmasCOMMENT: The Human Rights Commissioner is wasting time on trying to drop "Christmas" from our summer vocabulary., writes Brian Rudman.24 Nov 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Little happy to tread on toes if it starts talkLabour leader Andrew Little is going to have to tread on a few toes to resuscitate the wider party, writes John Armstrong.13 Jul 09:29 PM
New ZealandKiwi criminal's 'rights breached' in AustraliaA New Zealander who drove into a drunken pensioner on the Gold Coast should receive $100,000 compensation after being held in custody while awaiting deportation, Australia's human rights watchdog says.29 Jun 03:13 AM
OpinionDavid Rutherford: Freedoms can be surrendered with the tick of a boxUnless we take steps to ensure freedom of expression is protected, our way of life is threatened, warns David Rutherford.20 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDavid Rutherford: Kiwis lead world in human rights protectionNew Zealand is among the best in the world at expanding human rights, religious tolerance and peaceful dialogue, writes David Rutherford.02 Mar 04:00 PM
